A new national study finds that older Black adults experience significantly higher fear of displacement in gentrifying neighborhoods, even when they remain in place, due to rising housing costs, shifting cultural landscapes and the legacy of structural racism. Researchers warn that these fears function as a health stressor and call for policies that address racial disparities and support aging residents in rapidly changing communities.
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Faith, housing and hope: How planning builds stronger Black communitiesÂ
By Dr. Teresa M. Jeter Every October, we celebrate National Community Planning Month, a recognition established by the American Planning Association (APA) to highlight the vital role urban and regional planners play in shaping our communities. While often behind the scenes, planners help communities navigate change, protect culture and build resilience. For African American neighborhoods, […]
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The ‘American Dream…’ and nightmare
Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream for humanity has yet to be realized for many Black Americans, leading to a lack of dreams and a sense of apathy and irrelevance.